Kenya J. Wheaten
Apt Basement
Chicago, IL 60623
Home- 219-***-**** – cell
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OBJECTIVES: Seeking a position in a professional environment that will enable me use my knowledge and skills to help facilitate a positive change in the lives of others. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Good communicator and leader.
• Friendly personality.
• Knowledgeable about preschools, and Kindergarten
• Assisted Children from ages 2-6 years of age.
• Organized and goal orientated
• Assist the day to day operations of the classroom
• Professional, Passionate, and Energetic
• Develop Lesson Plans and Curriculums
• Thirteen years of experience in the classroom environment
• Trust worthy and Patient
EXPERIENCE:
Allison Infants Toddlers Daycare 02/2018- present
Assist pre- school children ages 2-5 years of age
Alma’s Daycare 08/2016- 11/2016
Assist pre- school children ages 2-5 years of age
A Child’s World Daycare 05/2015 - 09/2015
Assist pre- school children ages 2-5 years of age
Little Kiddies Daycare 08/2014 – 09/2014
Assist pre- school children ages 2-5 years of age
Sacred Heart Catholic School 09/2012 – 10/2012
Substitute Teacher
Shining Star Daycare, Chicago IL 05/2011 – 05/2012 Volunteer
Assist pre- school children ages 2-5 years of age; encouraged Children to do there Work and participate in classroom activities.
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St. Hilary School 2009-2010
Substitute Teacher
Substituted on many occasions from grades Pre-K- 2nd St. Helena of the Cross School 2008- 2009
Substitute Teacher
Substitute on many Occasions from Pre-K- 4th grade Archdiocese of Chicago 11/2008 – 2/2016
Substitute Teacher on various occasions
St. John De La Salle School 04/2008 – 10/2008
Substitute Teacher on many occasions
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2005- 2006 Computer Lab Assistant
Assisted students on the computers, checked student identification, and maintained the computer room.
Kennedy King Day Care Center, Chicago, IL 2002 - 2004 Student Aid
Assisted pre-school children ages 2-5 years of age, encourage children to do their homework and participate in classroom activities. Check daily attendance. Community Covenant Church, Calumet Park, IL 2002 - 2017 Volunteer /Teacher’s Aide
Work in the Children’s Ministry with children 5 to 13 years of age. Assist staff and help children to participate in activities.
Northwestern Settlement /Rowe Elementry School, Chicago,IL 2021- 2023 After School Teacher’s Assistant
I worked in the afterschool setting with their homework and helped them with their activities from Pre-k to 3rd grade.
EDUCATION: Northeastern Illinois University 2004 – 2008
Board of Governors Program/Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts
Kennedy King City College, Chicago, IL 2002 – 2004 Student at Large
Harold Washington City College, Chicago, IL 2001- 2002 Student at Large